EL Arroyito Mexican Restaurant received a score of 95 and a grade of A during a Georgia Department of Public Health inspection conducted November 3, 2026. The score reflects conditions observed during that inspection.
Inspection details
Establishment: EL Arroyito Mexican Restaurant
Location: 1131 FOREST PKWY FOREST PARK, GA 30297, Clayton County
Inspection date: November 3, 2026
Inspection purpose: Routine
Score and grade: 95/A
Inspector: Michael Smith
Permit number: 031-000669
Inspection findings
12A – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) – food storage (c)
Official point value: 3
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed employee cutting raw beef at grill prep and putting raw beef into container that was stored directly on floor. COS: PIC moved to cart off floor. CA: Store all food items minimum 6-inches off floor.
15A – food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(1)(i) – nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed cardboard and aluminum foil lining shelving. CA: Remove aluminum and carboard as it is not smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.
17D – adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) – designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed employee cell phone next to meat slicer at grill prep. COS: PIC moved to locker. CA: Keep employee personal items stored in designated areas away from food prep/food storage and dish areas.
General inspector comments
-Sanitizer: 50 ppm chlorine -PIC had signed employee health, invoices, and vomitus cleanup. -Advised must post choking poster and allergen awareness by next inspection. -Educated on 1 beef item in walk in cooler (hierarchy.)
About the report
The Georgia Department of Public Health report documents conditions observed during this inspection. The score should not be interpreted as a guarantee of conditions before or after the inspection.
Marcus Jones
News Now Georgia
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